The 1954 musical has a book by Truman Capote, music by Harold Arlen, and lyrics by Capote and Arlen. It tells the story of a rivalry between two bordellos, one operated by Madame Fleur (Pinkins, in the role originated by Pearl Bailey), the other by Madame Tango (McQueen). James will play Ottilie, alias Violet (originated by Diahann Carroll), with Dixon as her innocent sweetheart, Royal.

This production will be directed and choreographed by Kathleen Marshall. It will have musical direction by David Chase, scenic consultation by John Lee Beatty, lights by Peter Kaczorowski, costume coordination by Toni Leslie-James, and sound design by Bruce Cameron.

House of Flowers will be given five performances beginning on Thursday, February 13. Tickets range from $85 to $25 and may be purchased at the City Center box office (55th Street between Sixth and Seventh avenues), by phoning CityTix at 212-581-1212, or through the website www.citycenter.org .

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